Director of Project Development, Solar and Renewables

~ Hanwha Q CELLS designs, builds and manages financially sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions. ~

The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes and partnerships to deliver utility-grade solar PV solutions customized for local energy markets. Hanwha Q CELLS offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to power plant development, design, construction, operations and maintenance. With proven capabilities across the solar value chain, Hanwha Q CELLS minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in solar energy.

Position Overview

The Director of Project Development will act as business developer for specific United States and/or International projects. This position is responsible for managing all phases of solar project development, including the identification, evaluation and realization of projects. This position will act as mentor to, and leader of, junior team members. This position reports to the Senior Director of Project Development or another senior management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is expected to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Director will be responsible for the planning and execution of business development opportunities from identification of opportunity through completion;
• Overall responsibility for identifying and securing renewable power customers and/or transactions, and managing the pipeline of prospects;
• Works with Senior Management to identify and develop business opportunities to acquire or develop new power facilities in attractive U.S. or international markets;
• Interfaces and coordinates with a highly energetic and results-driven multi-disciplinary team of internal Hanwha resources and external consultants to ensure the viability of identified projects through thorough analysis and appropriate project management;
• Participates in or leads due diligence of projects, as appropriate;
• Serves as liaison between the project development and financial analysis teams to ensure that the deal structure, economic and tax assumptions are properly analyzed;
• Schedules tasks and prepare regular progress reports;
• Prepares presentations to Senior Management as requested;
• Develops and maintain relationships with U.S and/ or international industry contacts;
• Obtains supporting data including competitive intelligence on market opportunities for new projects;
• Closely follows industry trends and competitor activities, including regulatory/ financial incentives, power pricing and structured financing transactions;
• Prepares project budgets and assists Management in the completion budget reviews; and
• All other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Development.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of increasingly responsible experience in the development of renewable energy, particularly solar PV, power projects in US or international power origination, business development, project development, marketing, or comparable experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or similar discipline (Graduate degree preferred);
• Willingness to travel, up to 50% of the time;
• Previous applicable experience working in a commercial negotiation environment with excellent commercial management, negotiation and influencing skills;
• Experience in managing the solar energy development process;
• Intimate knowledge of the renewable energy power market and its dynamics; the ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and trends, including building and maintaining strong relationships with off-takers and industry leaders;
• Impressive track record closing renewable energy deals;
• Must possess an eye for broad strategy and general management and entrepreneurial expertise acquired through leadership positions in the solar and renewable energy industry;
• Strong prioritization, communication and organizational skills; and the ability to quickly work into new tasks and accommodate with new circumstances;
• Must have an entrepreneurial attitude and a diplomatic approach; and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

~ Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics ~